“Concealing Secrets in Plain Sight: A Detailed Look into the World of Steganography”

Nanda Siddhardha
3 min readMar 15, 2023

Steganography conceals a message, file, or image within another message, file, or idea. Throughout history, this technique has been used to hide information in plain sight, making it difficult for unauthorized parties to detect or decipher the hidden message. In this blog, we will explore the history, techniques, and applications of steganography in greater detail.

History of Steganography:

Steganography has a rich history dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used to hide messages within wax tablets. Other ancient civilizations, such as Egypt and Rome, also used steganography to conceal messages within artwork and sculptures.

During the Middle Ages, monks used steganography to hide secret messages within religious texts. In the Renaissance period, steganography was used by diplomats and spies to exchange private messages. One of the most famous examples of steganography during this period is using invisible ink to write secret messages.

Modern Steganography Techniques:

With the advent of digital technology, steganography has evolved to include a variety of techniques for hiding messages within digital media. One of the most common techniques is LSB (Least Significant Bit) steganography, which…

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